Ash Imagery is a film photographer based in Philadelphia and Upstate NY. Ash Imagery will photograph weddings and elopements in Philadelphia, Lake Placid, the Adirondacks and around the world. Ash Imagery also offers Boudoir photographer and commercial photography such as lifestyle sessions. Ash Imagery is considered to be a Film Wedding Photographer and a Film Photographer with a unique style and vision. Ash Imagery is owned by Michael Ash Smith, a portrait and lifestyle photographer based in Philadelphia using film as his primary medium.

Rebecca + David. Married at Riu in the Dominican Republic.

A few months back I was asked by my buddy, Aron, if I was free mid April for a wedding. Little did I know it was going to be a wedding out of the country. I think the conversation went a little bit like this:
Aron: Mike, do you want to 2nd shoot a wedding for me in the Domincan Republic in April.
Me: Yes.

It wasn't a hard decision. I could tell you I had to ponder over it and make it fit into my schedule but then I'd be lying. I did, however, think of my wife. She would be home with our kids taking care of everything while I was in the Caribbean, basically lounging ... and doing a bit of work. But fortunately I have a kick ass wife who urges me to explore and get out there.

So the trip happened and it was a freaking blast. While I admit the location wasn't too shabby, the people made it even better. The wedding party, and guests, were all amazing. I never felt like an outsider and everyone was in such a fantastic mood. Yeah, they were on a island for a wedding so its hard NOT to be happy, but besides that they were just ... awesome. I made quite a few new friends there and for that, I'm thankful.

Enough rambling and on to some pics. I'm posting a few of my favorites from the wedding first. For the FULL event and real deal, check out Aron's view of the day ... he is stellar. I have some images from a bridal session we did AND some personal shots as well. I'll get to posting them soon. For now, this shall do: